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Mars expands 15-state petfood recall

Mars Petcare extended its Oct. 28 voluntary petfood recall that affected 15 states, adding more product carriers and brands affected by possible salmonella contamination.

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Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

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Discover how pet food manufacturers are reducing emissions and driving sustainability through ingredient innovation and eco-friendly nutrition.

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Purina plans indoor Event Center

Purina announced plans for a new multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-art, 84,000-square-foot, indoor Event Center that will complement existing venues at Purina Farms, in Gray Summit, Mo.

Hill's Pet Nutrition aims to help pets stay healthy from tooth to tail

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is encouraging veterinary health care teams to promote pet dental health care awareness.

China admits to melamine use

Chinese authorities have admitted that some ingredients used to make pet food did contain melamine.

Natura Pet Products announces online tour

Natura Pet Products announces a virtual tour of its manufacturing facility in Fremont, Neb.

Cablevey Conveyors promotes new manager

Brant Miller has been promoted to General Manager at Cablevey Conveyors.

NCSU adds pet nutrition service

North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has added a nutrition service for clients.

Huge gains reported in animal supplement sales

While retail sales of animal supplements in the US grew an impressive 6.4% last year over 2005, some manufacturers saw double-digit increases—up to 35% and 40%. Several factors fueled the growth, consumer demand among them, says Veterinary Practice News (July 2007).

EntreMetrix launches K-9 Genetics

EntreMetrix, Inc. recently announced the launch of a new portfolio investment within the ultra-premium dog food and treats industry. The new portfolio company, K-9 Genetics, will develop personalized wellness programs that include Personalized Chow and Personalized Treats.

Doctors Foster and Smith products to hit shelves in Target stores

Doctors Foster and Smith recently announced the debut of its dog food and dog furniture at Target beginning July 15, 2007. This marks the first time the company will be selling its products on retail shelves.

Cornell opens Comprehensive Animal Care Facility

Cornell University recently celebrated the opening of the East Campus Research Facility (ECRF), the 79,000-square-foot consolidated animal research building five years in the making. The ECRF is expected to be fully operational by this fall.

Cancer cells inhibited by pomegranate juice

In this study, supplementation with an antioxidant-rich whole food (pomegranate) was evaluated for anti-cancer properties. This first-phase study shows that pomegranate juice may be a useful nutrient-based, non-chemotherapeutic alternative for the inhibition of ER- breast cancer cell proliferation.

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